Assistant Professor of Biology

UNIV OF SIOUX FALLS•Sioux Falls, SD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Sioux Falls (USF) is seeking to hire a full-time Assistant Professor of Biology within its Natural Sciences department. This position offers a collegial work environment and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. The role involves teaching undergraduate biology courses, potentially including introductory biology, introductory chemistry, biochemistry, and upper-level biology, depending on the candidate's expertise. The university is looking for a candidate who can integrate information across biological disciplines, support undergraduate research, and contribute to the academic and Christian mission of the university.

Requirements

Hold an advanced degree in a biological science.
Ability to teach a broad range of courses in an undergraduate biological science curriculum using a variety of modalities.
Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

An earned doctorate is strongly preferred.
Backgrounds in one or more of the following areas: chemistry (100- and 200-level), anatomy, physiology, microbiology, immunology, cell and molecular biology, developmental biology, histology, and ecology.
Considerable commitment to academic excellence.
Belief in the Christian faith and a Christian liberal arts education.

Responsibilities

Teach all levels of undergraduate biological science curriculum.
Teach introductory chemistry, biochemistry, and upper-level biology, depending on candidate's strengths and interests.
Integrate information across biological disciplines.
Support undergraduate research.
Review, assess, administer, and periodically revise the program's majors.
Assist with coordination of programs.
Maintain professional scholarship.
Advise students.
Participate in the life of the university and community.
Collaborate with existing faculty members.